Stephen Rochford relishing Mayo’s return to Croke Park

Mayo 1-19 Roscommon 0-14: Time will tell just how much anybody learned about the long-term prospects of either of these teams based on how this Connacht derby unfolded in Castlebar on Saturday night.

Mayo claimed their second win on the bounce without having to overexert themselves while Roscommon were given a harsh reminder about how tough it can be at the top.

At times it was more like a challenge match than a Division 1 contest as the winners tossed the ball around with ease and picked off scores from all angles.